Athletics, Recreation & Special Events
Athletic Programs
Our Athletic programs are designed to promote teamwork, good sportsmanship, and an overall fun environment for each child. Our programs are designed to suit those with beginner to advanced skill levels.
- UPCOMING PROGRAMS: (Starting the week of January 5th!)
- Buddie Basketball (K-2nd Grade) - Saturdays (Start Date: 1/10)
- Buddie Cheerleading (K-2nd Grade) - Mondays & Saturdays (Start Date: 1/5)
- Youth Basketball League (3rd-8th grade)
- Some of our programs may include, but are not limited to:
- Indoor Soccer (K-1st grade)
- Volleyball (Girls, 5-8th grade)
- Basketball (K-8th grade)
- Cheerleading (K-2nd grade)
- T-Ball/Baseball (K-2nd grade)
- Softball (K-2nd grade)
- Track and Field (K-2nd grade)
For more information, call our Athletics Director, Logan Rivera at 973-427-7777 or email at lrivera@bgchawthorne.org.
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Social Recreational Programs
Our Social Recreation programs are geared towards learning specific skills in a social environment. These programs are meant to engage kids to develop these skills while having fun with peers and friends. It is a great way to encourage children to interact in setting that being home cannot provide!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: (Starting the week of January 5th!)
- STEM Club (K-2nd grade) - Mondays (Start Date: 1/5)
- Game Club (3rd-5th grade) - Tuesdays (Start Date: 1/6)
- Art Club (K-2nd grade) - Wednesdays (Start Date: 1/7)
- Some of our programs may include, but are not limited to:
- Fine Arts Club
- Cooking Club
- Baking Club
- Drama Club
- Dance Club
- STEM Programs
- Dances
- Friday Night Fun Events- scroll down to see our 2025-2026 Friday Night Special Events!
For more information on our programs, call our Youth Directors, Caitlyn Makely and/or Drew Pecoraro at 973-427-7777 or email at cmakely@bgchawthorne.org or dpecoraro@bgchawthorne.org .
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Friday Night Special Events
Look out for our MONTHLY Friday Night Special Events! Our Club offers a variety of Friday Night Events throughout the year for grades K-12th.
2025-2026 Special Event Dates & Registration Links (Pre-registration is encouraged)
- November
- Friday, November 14, 2025: Paint & Sip (K-2nd grade)
- Friday, November 21, 2025: Gagaball/Dodgeball Night (3-5th grade)
- December
- Friday, December 12, 2025: Holiday Dance (K-5th grade)
- Friday, December 19, 2025: Parent’s Night Out/Movie Night (K-8th grade)
- January
- Friday, January 23, 2026: Kids’ Bingo (K-5th grade)
- February
- Friday, February 6, 2026: Valentine’s Day Dance (K-5th grade)
- March
- Friday, March 20, 2026: Kids’ Night Out (K-2nd grade)
- Friday, March 27, 2026: Paint & Sip (3rd-5th grade)
- April
- Friday, April 24th: Kids’ Bingo (K-5th grade)
- May
- Friday, May 8, 2026: Kids’ Night Out (3rd-5th grade)
- Friday, May 15, 2026: Colors of Fun (K-2nd grade)
